Chapter 426: But I Really Can't Let Go

What Xiao Laoyezi Qi hadn't expected was that, hearing these words, his granddaughter directly let go of the arm she had been holding: "You think the friendship between our two families is more important than my happiness?"

Xiao Laoyezi Qi was stunned for a moment: "Is that really how you see me?"

Qi Shufang said, somewhat exasperated and flustered: "I've begged you like this, and you still won't lift a finger to help me, all for the sake of your children's and grandchildren's interests—did I say anything wrong?"

Not wanting his granddaughter to keep entertaining illusions, he hardened his face: "Even if what you say is true, aren't you also a beneficiary of this?

But have you thought it through—even if I throw away this old face of mine and go beg your Grandpa Fu, would Fu Yan Cheng actually agree?

Stepping back, even if he compromised and agreed, could you really be happy?"

Three questions in a row left Qi Shufang unable to utter a single word of rebuttal for quite a while.

She knew her grandfather was right about everything.

But the moment she thought of that distinguished, upright, and noble man becoming someone else's husband, she couldn't bear it; "Grandpa, but I really can't let go."

Xiao Laoyezi Qi looked at his anguished granddaughter and sighed inwardly: "In a few days, Grandpa is going to Hai City to visit an old friend—you come along too, consider it a change of pace."

Qi Shufang instinctively wanted to refuse.

But before she could speak, she heard her grandfather say: "Listen to Grandpa—maybe after going out for a walk, your state of mind will change."

That's what he said, but in his heart he was thinking: perhaps meeting some other outstanding young man would change her state of mind.

His wanting to take his granddaughter along wasn't actually a spur-of-the-moment idea—after all, his old friend had suggested many years ago that they become in-laws; but none of their children's generation had taken a liking to each other, so they might as well carry it into the grandchildren's generation to fulfill it.

Besides, he was also afraid that if he left, his granddaughter might do something irreversible—after all, Yan Cheng himself hadn't done anything wrong.

So he didn't give his granddaughter another chance to refuse: "Enough, that's settled. Pack your things when you're free these next few days—once your Uncle Li comes back from his leave, we'll set off."

Though unwilling, Qi Shufang still agreed.

She wasn't stupid—being able to have her way in the Qi family was because her grandfather valued her; if she truly angered him, her good days would truly be over, so even though she didn't want to go, she could only agree for now: "I know, I know, Grandpa."

After saying that, she said with a look of dejection: "Then I'll head back to my room first."

Xiao Laoyezi Qi nodded at her: "Go on."

After leaving her grandfather, Qi Shufang didn't go straight back to her room; after going upstairs, she headed straight for her parents' room, knocked lightly on the door, and asked: "Mom, are you asleep?"

Wang Xinyue, hearing her daughter's voice, swatted away the hand that was misbehaving on her body: "Our daughter's here—behave yourself."

Saying that, she also sat up: "Fangfang, is something the matter coming over so late?"

Qi Shufang must have thought of something, but right now she couldn't be bothered with that: "Mom, I need to talk to you—can you come to my room for a bit?"

Wang Xinyue figured her daughter coming over so late must mean something important: "Alright, you go back first, I'll be there in a moment."

Saying that, she was about to get out of bed and put on her shoes, when the person behind her pulled her back: "If you just leave like this, what about me?"

Wang Xinyue naturally noticed his condition: "I'll go and come right back—I'll serve you properly in a bit."

Qi Tongda felt wronged: "Then it's a deal—you have to come back quickly."

Wang Xinyue swatted away the arm he had wrapped around her waist: "Let go, will you."

As Qi Tongda let go, he still couldn't help but remind her: "Keep it short, and come back soon."

Wang Xinyue glared at him: "I know."